# 2026-12490: Coast Guard Bans Boats Near July 4th Barge

2026-12490, Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-22, effective 2026-07-04; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-29).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12490
- As of: 2026-06-29
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12490
- Title: Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 36992
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: 2026-07-04
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Coast Guard Bans Boats Near July 4th Barge

## Summary

On July 4, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Delaware River near Pleasant Hill Park in Philadelphia for a fireworks show on a barge. Boats and people can’t enter this zone unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe and sound. This quick rule helps protect folks and the environment during the celebration without any extra costs or delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Delaware River, near Pleasant Hill Park, in Philadelphia, PA for a barge based fireworks display. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- 30-Minute No-Entry Waterway Safety Zone: cost, low. On July 4, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., all navigable waters within 300 yards of a barge on the Delaware River near Pleasant Hill Park (approx. lat 40°2'22" N, long 74°59'22.67" W) are a safety zone. Boats and people may not enter that zone during that time unless specifically authorized by t…
- Permission Process to Enter Safety Zone: benefit, low. If you need to enter the safety zone during the July 4, 2026, 9:00–9:30 p.m. window, you must get authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. To request permission, contact them on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (206) 815-6688 and follow any lawful orders given.

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## Sources
- [2026-12490 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12490/safety-zone-delaware-river-philadelphia-pa)
- [2026-12490 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12490.pdf)

## Related
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12490 (as of 2026-06-29).